Jongro BBQ
Korean · Koreatown · $$
4.5(5,549)

Korean · Renton, WA · $$
Welcome to Exit 5 Korean BBQ, a family-run restaurant that transports you back to an old-school South Korea with its high-quality meats and nostalgic interior. The owner, Mison, built the space to mirror the street markets she grew up in. Join us for 90’s Korean pop hits and a hearty, savory meal. We are located inside The Landing in Renton, WA, open from 11am-11pm everyday.
“Everything from the food to the atmosphere was amazing. We got a small marinated meat combo and the seafood pancake. The seafood pancake alone is worth the trip! So happy I stopped here before heading back to Indiana!!”
“First time trying Exit 5..wow! Felt like we were in Seoul. The vibe and atmosphere really brought back memories of the homeland. Food was incredible and very tasty. Service was excellent as we never had to wait for side dishes refills etc. Absolute must try...you won't be disappointed!!! We actually drove all the way from Vancouver and glad we did. Look forward to coming again!!!”
“No, you don’t have to worry about smelling like Korean bbq here! This was a great group dinner experience and the combo is the way to go. Pros: 1. Their grill fan ventilated underneath the bottom instead of above so you don’t have to be cautious of your hair and clothes smelling like KBBQ. 2. Hosts and servers are really nice. They will help you cook and cut if you want a night off from cooking 😉 3. The *unlimited combo sides are so yummy! Our faves were the spicy kimchi, green salad, and seaweed salad. 4. Even though we were a large group of 5, we were able to split the $99 small combo meant for 2-3 people and it was plenty of food enough for two small leftover boxes. 5. Bathrooms were extremely well-kept and squeaky clean. 6. Despite other reviewers, you do not have to pay for leftovers if you don’t abuse it and pretend like it’s all-you-can-eat. Be nice to the staff and honest on your portions, people. Cons: 1. *Apparently the rice sides on combos are NOT unlimited so you had to pay $3 per extra rice. 2. The wings were overly salty and heavily breaded, not what I’d expect with Korean wings. 3. The pork belly was underwhelming and not as flavorful as the other Mixed Combo meats.”
“You should expect the quality of the meat to be commensurate with the affordable price point. It is a perfectly fine option—provided you aren't expecting the caliber of high-end Korean BBQ or seeking the kind of experience found at luxury establishments. The restaurant gets extremely busy around 7 PM, making it difficult to receive individualized attention; consequently, some side dishes or service requests may occasionally get overlooked. I do not recommend the pork belly, as the skin is notably tough. The kimchi, in particular, was truly delicious. Great care has clearly been put into the restaurant's ambiance; the interior design evokes the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-fashioned Korean marketplace, adding a unique flavor to the overall dining experience.”
“We've been wanting to go to Exit 5 BBQ for a long time and we finally did it The first thing I noticed is the clean air. Many BBQ places are full of cooking smoke, but Exit 5 did not have any of that. We ordered a small combo, which was the perfect size for three. Any more than that would have put us over the top. The meat tasted fresh, and the portions decently sized. The banchan variety is better than average, much better than what you get from the big BBQ places. Service was great. The hostess, the waiter, everyone was very attentive. After ordering on the tablet the food came out fast. And there were frequent check ins to ask if wert needed anything. Overall, the food, the service, the atmosphere, everything checked out. I will definitely go back again”
911 North 10th Place Suite D, Renton, WA 98057, US
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